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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 12 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm XP50 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm XP50 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ-16 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $230